I owned LP many yrs ago & was pleased to replace with tech. improved product.I highly recommend to all.

Ordered as a Christmas present for my son in law. It came on time and in excellent condition.

All Johnny Cash fans need to own this recording. Johnny is at his best - young, full of energy, and controversial. Playing for a true captive audience, you can feel the electricity that was present that night every time you hit play. Buy this one - you won't be disappointed!

Another great album from one of the all time greatest country singers to have graced our lives. His music will live on forever.

San Quentin was his 2nd prison album. It's another great album with some of his best songs. The new songs that were added are also top notch. Not for the kids though some profanity. The gospel songs are terrific. The interviews on the insert give it quite the context.

This is, in my opinion, one of best Johnny Cash albums out there. If you were going to own only one Cash album, this should be it. The tracks give you a nice variety of his writing and playing style. It has never before released songs, a little of Johnny's commentary with some witty remarks and even June Carter and family singing. I thought Folsom Prison was great so I was a little skeptical about San Quentin living up to it. Sure enough, it did and then some!

I am a Johnny Cash fan from the very first time I heard RING OF FIRE played on a juke box. I have looked over and listened to the samples on this recording and all I have to say is WOW!!!! GREAT, GRAND, GLORIOUS. I've Gotta Have THIS CD also. I also have his other CDs. Love them all.

I grew up on Johnny Cash's music, and this CD held great memories! It arrived in perfect condition as well.

No disappointments here.

This was one of the first albums I owned on Vinyl, and I loved it but there were parts that didnt make any sense. Now with the full concert on CD, with no censorship of the dialogue, it all makes sense and is just as enjoyable an album.

What Peter Frampton did with with "Frampton Comes Alive", Johnny Cash accomplished a few years earlier with "Live At San Quentin". It takes place in a hell-hole prison, so to say you have an attentive audience is an understatement. Everytime John scratched, talked, sang or twanged a guitar, this audience went up in flames. This crowd is all but up on the stage during this recording and you can hear them loud and clear. The late 60's and early 70's was Johnnys period of total convidence. Not just with his music but with his political views. The "Man in Black" thing was getting explained in clear detail. Not a popular thing to do for what was then still considered "ol boy country". You listen to "Live" and you are certain a riot is damn near ready to break out. Its that vivid. Excellent job in the mastering and mixing on the re-issues. THe audience is right there with John and crew. Not just some background noise and clapping after a tune is finished. Johnny Cash was the toughest man in the game. All guts, no ego and pure talent. Compare it to the panty waist fluff and digital garbage that country music has mostly become in the 21st century you'll see what I mean. Sure some is OK, but how many [..] and tight jeans does it take to make a country tune today?? Cash didnt need it for HIS music.

This is one of his best performances ever! I only wish they had video in those days - you can feel the electricity between the audience and Johnny Cash and his musicians.

If you happen to be a Johhny Cash fan this is a must for your collection. "At San Quentin" (The Complete 1969 Concert)
captures the unique presence of Johhny Cash.This music cd is performed live.At times Johnny Cash talks between songs.You will be able to hear the audience cheer after he sings one of his great hits.If you already have other johnny cash music,this live version really goes a step further.I think live versions music cds are more enjoyable to listen to.It also comes with a mini booklet including pictures inserted in the cd case for some nice reading about the concert and Johnny Cash.

this album rocks. if you like cash, then get this album. live concerts always rock.

I think there's about an eyelash of a difference in the love I have for this SAN QUENTIN CD and my FOLSOM CD .... they are both AWESOME!!!! If I had to choose just one, it would be difficult -- extremely difficult -- but, I would go with San Quentin... I think... well... maybe....

I absolutely love this cd, not just for the music, but for the hilarious comments in between. I love how Johnny Cash has a little annecdote for each song; it makes it more like you were actually at the concert.

"Johnny Cash At San Quentin" is brilliant! This is the best of Johnny Cash's albums and now one of my favorites, which also includes "Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison".

Track Listing
1. Big River
2. I Still Miss Someone
3. Wreck Of The Old 97
4. I Walk The Line
5. Darlin' Companion
6. I Don't Know Where I'm Bound
7. Starkville City Jail
8. San Quentin
9. San Quentin
10. Wanted Man
11. A Boy Named Sue
12. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley
13. Folsom Prison Blues
14. Ring Of Fire
15. He Turned The Water Into Wine
16. Daddy Sang Bass
17. The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago
18. Closing Medley: Folsom Prison Blues/I Walk The Line/Ring Of Fire/The Rebel - Johnny Yuma

Tracks that I enjoyed: All of them!

I like this live album, JOHNNY CASH AT SAN QUENTIN, more than his more famous, previous live prison concert album, JOHNNY CASH AT FOLSOM PRISON. They each have their different aspects to make them both worthwhile, but the AT SAN QUENTIN performance has more musical variety, is more relaxed (less serious, less nervous, more humorous), and is more fun to listen to.

JOHNNY CASH AT FOLSOM PRISON seems more famous because of his early, classic hit, "Folsom Prison Blues," and it is prominently featured in the 2005 movie, WALK THE LINE; but JOHNNY CASH AT SAN QUENTIN is the album containing the debut of another, equally famous song, "A Boy Named Sue," and it was a bigger hit on the sales charts when it first was released, nearly 40 years ago.

This re-issue, re-master is a very nice CD! It has the entire concert, for the first time, and is nearly one hour long! It has more guest musicians, beyond June Carter, there is also her mom and sisters, and also the Statler Brothers.

Some of Johnny's very early songs seem more appealing to me on AT SAN QUENTIN. Some of his lesser known songs from the 1950's sometimes seem very dated to me, but they seem more revved up on AT SAN QUENTIN, and with repeated listening, I like them more each time I hear them on this live album.

I also like that AT SAN QUENTIN has many Gospel tunes, many of my favorite Johnny Cash Gospel songs, at that! Though sometimes the backup vocals are mixed a little too low in volume, you can still hear the pitch perfect harmonies of the Carter women--beautiful singing, indeed!

The drummer and guitar player are more energetic and dynamic on AT SAN QUENTIN, than on AT FOLSOM PRISON. Sometimes they almost get too rowdy, but mostly they complement the songs well. The guitar player has an added edge of electric guitar distortion, which really gives the musical texture a little more of a rock-n-roll attitude.

The CD booklet has many b/w photos of the day, and tells a lot about the event, (similar to the AT FOLSOM PRISON re-issue, re-mastered CD).

There is some cussing, so be aware of that. Apparently, this concert was being filmed for the BBC from England, but their cameramen and crew get in Johnny's way, onstage, and block Johnny from his audience of prisoners, so he gets irate. There is a photo of Johnny angrily flashing his middle finger.

I would recommend buying both AT SAN QUENTIN and AT FOLSOM PRISON, but if I had to choose only one, I would start with this one, JOHNNY CASH AT SAN QUENTIN.

I can also highly recommend Johnny Cash's spoken word reading of the entire NEW TESTAMENT of the Holy Bible! This is a 16 CD set, that is priced very reasonably (at about $2 per disc, total). My favorite Gospel CD by Johnny Cash is GOSPEL GLORY, which is also a bargain priced CD, and it has many classic Gospel tunes, some of which are played on AT SAN QUENTIN!

THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY CASH may be the best CD to start with if you are new to Johnny Cash's works. It has tons of famous songs from his entire career, and is a CD collection from recent years, so presumably the re-mastering and technical aspects are as modern and as perfect as possible.

If you liked the WALK THE LINE film, or are a Johnny Cash listener, then you will thoroughly enjoy JOHNNY CASH AT SAN QUENTIN!

Live at San Quentin is one of best live albums that I have heard, perhaps only topped by Live at Folsom Prison. The more polished performances at San Quentin nicely complement the raw energy of Folsom Prison. Fans of Cash's studio releases will likely be surprised by how much cooler these live versions are. Highlights include Big River, I Walk the Line, I Still Miss Someone, Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, and of course the song that sent this album to the top of the charts, A Boy Named Sue. A great summary of the first half of Johnny Cash's career.

Cash's San Quentin live album captures the essence of Cash,backed up by a great band,and June Carter even comes on for a couple of songs to the raucous strains of the San Quentin inmates.The in between song banter by Cash adds to the "Liveness" of the situation with extras and a great version of Ring Of Fire this is a must for true music fans.

I purchased this Johhny Cash CD as a gift. The receiver loves it and plays it often.

I liked this a little better than Folsom Prison. But both are excellent choices.

I have been playing Johnny Cash cd's almost non-stop since I saw the movie, but I play this one the most. I hear different things in it at different times, and enjoy the talking and energy of the live audience.

Most people know about this album and rightly so, as Cash really delivers somthing special here. Throughout the recording not only does Cash perform his songs exactly as you would expect but his personality really shines as he banters with the prison inmates. It is clear from this album alone why Johnny Cash was so popular with all sorts of people. In between songs he jokes around, tells brief stories and, most importantly, connects with his audience. You can tell he has their full support all the way as they cheer and clap during just about every song.

Standout songs are Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, the Closing Medley and of course San Quentin. The latter song being performed twice in a row to the request of the inmates who immediately love the song. You can feel the prison guards anxiety as the song causes the inmates to get lively to the lyrics cursing everything about the walls that hold them in.

If you have never heard much Cash before then this isnt a bad place to start as it has a few of his more famous tracks. If you have not heard Cash playing live then this is the perfect place to start. For me this is better than Folsom Prison, thugh that is mainly due to tracklisting. I would think most people would like some aspect of this album, you dont have to be a fan of country music in general (I am not) and nor do you have to know much about Johnny Cash. You never know, if this is your first taste you may end up being a Johnny Cash fan for life.

When I was a kid, I bought a special "two-fer" double LP that contained both LIVE AT SAN QUENTIN and LIVE AT FOLSOM PRISON and I always listened to them as companion pieces. Both crackle with incredible energy, raw and passionate performances, stellar singing and playing, and a tangible sense of danger.

To separate these two albums and try to choose a favorite between them is virtually impossible for me. Let's just say that both the FOLSOM and SAN QUENTIN recordings on CD are indespensible for me...definite "desert island discs." There's nothing stale or formulaic about the SAN QUENTIN, though it comes hard on the heels of the success of FOLSOM. It still sounds fresh and feral, as Johnny races through moments both sacred and profane.

As with FOLSOM, Johnny has incredible rapport with his "captive audience" who were actually anything but--as they listened to Johnny for those few fleeting moments, these prisoners were free indeed. Johnny wasn't going to do anything "by the book" just to satisfy the suits...proof of that is ample but most clearly illustrated when he immediately, deliberately, and gleefully reprises the snarling, intense title track after singing it through once.

Johnny sings many of his own standards and other well-known chestnuts as though he was performing them for the first time, with freshness and vitality. Of course, "Boy Named Sue" WAS being performed for the first time and it remains a hoot, even after all these repeated listenings 37 years later. And don't miss the great Gospel medley at the end, which is totally heartfelt and sincere...and fun. No maudlin sentimentality here; just an alive appreciation for the truth and comfort of the words and the significance of their context.

The packaging and liner notes here are tremendous. Overall, this is a stellar presentation that is not to be missed by any Johnny Cash fan or anyone interested in the core history of country, rock, Gospel, folk, rockabilly, and 20th Century American music.

A great live recording, catches the raw sound but is still developed enough to give that "I was there" feeling. Has not only Johnny but also June, The Statler Bros and other. This is a must have for anyone who grew up listening to the Grand Ole Oprey and the musical shows of Johnny.

I loved the performance by Johnny but it was some of the other acts that were luke warm. Over all a good view, but if you have more DVD's of Johnny, you probably have seen the songs he sings in this version.

This is classic stuff done by a masterful artist at the top of his game. Though he would continue to amaze his audiences for many years to come. This disc is filled with all of the elements that made johnny Cash the legend that he was in his own time and would continue to be. For some recordings there is little to be said as they simply speak volumes by their own creative nature. You should have this, I would'nt be caught dead without this great performance, but then I am biased, I thought that the guy was a top notch performer with so much to share.

Peace:
The*Hot*Wax*Kid

After seeing the movie "Walk the Line" I thought it would be nice to get a couple of Johnny Cash's albums. I read that the "At San Quentin" and the "At Folsom Prison" were great albums. They are both very good. If I had to do it again and I only wanted to buy one album, I probably would have purchased a "greatest hits" type of album.

I thought the sound quality was very good. I enjoyed the CD very much.

"Johnny Cash at San Quentin," the followup to his brilliant "Folsom Prison" recording, is another brilliant album from the Man in Black. While it lacks the atmosphere and aura of it's predecessor, the charisma of Cash, and the talent of his singing troupe, more than make up for it. It is another album that belongs in anyone's collection of great music!
Grade: A+

Johnny Cash's Prison Albums (Folsom & San Quentin) have long been the stuff of legend, but with the relatively recent release of Live At Madison Square Garden they form a remarkable trilogy: terrific live performances from '68,'69, and late '69, each with a different feel, and an evolution in each of the famous Johnny Cash-June Carter romance. At Folsom, they've yet to wed, at San Quentin, they have, and at Madison Square Garden, Cash proudly announces that June is home because she's pregnant with their son John Carter.

San Quentin stands as perhaps the best summation of these performances and this era, and what is all the more remarkable is how different it is from its Folsom Prison predecessor. There are but two songs overlapping the two ("Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Still Miss Someone") and the musical approach is significantly altered from the bare-bones, ragged-but-right stint at Folsom. For starters, the band is much larger, with Bob Wootton standing in at lead guitar for the tragically deceased Luther Perkins, in addition to the great rockabilly embellishments of Carl Perkins. The Statler Brothers join in on backing vocals, as do the Carter Sisters (providing an unbelievable trumpet imitation on "Ring of Fire"). This results in more fluid performances (no laughs in the middle of a line here), though the atmosphere is still about as volatile as Folsom Prison. This leads to some priceless between-song comedy ("If any of the guards are still speakin' to me..." and in response to the inmates jeering said guard, "Oh, you don't really mean that."), and with the dual performances of "San Quentin", the feeling that there could really be a riot.

Virtually everything there is to love about Cash can be found on this album. The songs display his reverence for contemporary songwriters (the Dylan-penned "Wanted Man" and John Sebastian's "Darlin' Companion"), his deeply authentic faith ("He Turned The Water Into Wine"), and his remarkable ability to sing for, rather than to, his audience (the aforementioned "San Quentin" and "Starkville City Jail"). More casual fans will be glad to see the presence of several Cash classics, including "Big River", "I Walk The Line", "Ring Of Fire", and the then-new "Daddy Sang Bass" and "A Boy Named Sue". For "Sue" fans, be sure to check out Live At Madison Square Garden for Cash doing a hilarious play on the bleeped/unbleeped versions of the song.

Johnny Cash At San Quentin has proved to be one of the most replayable discs in my collection. It's an essential purchase for the Cash fan and an ideal indoctrination for the Cash newcomer.

It's one of those oddities in music history that Johnny Cash's most famous albums are his live concerts at two maximum security prisons, Folsom Prison and San Quentin.
Folsom Prison is quite a different album from San Quentin. Johnny Cash's voice is better in San Quentin, but Folsom was a tightly constructed concert with most of the songs being about prison life. There were a few light moments, but the overall tone of the album was melancholy and serious. One example from the Folsom album is "The Wall," with lyrics like "The newspapers called it a jailbreak plan/ but I know it was suicide."
San Quentin, OTOH, has a little bit for everybody. There are Cash's famous commercial hits, like "I Walk the Line," "Ring of Fire," and "Folsom Prison Blues." There's a rather sentimental duet with June Carter Cash called "Darlin' Companion." There's some gospel-themed songs, like "Peace in the Valley" and "He Turned the Water Into Wine." There's a rather funny "A Boy Named Sue."
And then of course there are the prison songs. San Quentin, with lines like "San Quentin, I hate every inch of you," gets roars of approval, and has to be encored. "Starkville City Jail" and "Wanted Man" are more prison songs.
One great bonus about this cd is that it contains the complete concert because of the longer cd format. You get Johnny Cash speaking to his audience, and also songs not in the original album: "I still miss someone," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire," "Daddy Sang Bass," and "The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago."
If forced to choose between the Folsom Prison album and the San Quentin album, I'd choose Folsom Prison, simply because I like how the entire album is built around a concept. San Quentin is more of a mish-mash.
Still, I would not be without either album.

I'm a Johnny Cash fan, since I "discovered" his music about 3 years ago with American IV. This is a good album, with a wide variety of songs and several minutes of Johnny Cash rambling on the microphone. It's not quite as tight as Folsom Prison Blues, but it's live and it really shows how good he and his band really are. I like the "spirituals" that he performs, they are done very well and add some real emotion to the album.

Like FOLSOM before it, AT SAN QUENTIN captures Cash and his band playing live before about 1,000 rowdy and emotional inmates, feeding off their energy to create another memorable performance. There is a bit of a staged feeling to this one that I didn't find in AT FOLSOM PRISON; the song selection focusing on prison life and gospel music, with a double shot of the song "San Quentin" that made the prisoners happy but felt a bit forced to me. But there are many highlights here as Cash's energy continues to build from his take on Shel Silerstein's "A Boy Named Sue," that became a novelty hit for Cash, to the wild "The Old Account was Settled Long Ago" where everyone gets into the act and closing with a hard driving medley of hits that ends the concert at full tilt. While it lacks the immediacy of AT FOLSOM PRISON, AT SAN QUENTIN serves as a valuable companion piece and a reminder of the power this man had over an audience.

There was a TV broadcast and excellent footage is available. They still have the master tapes. Why aren't other people asking for this DVD? I don't get it.